Three launch casinoeffort

Business leaders say amendment possible

5:40 PM,
Oct. 4, 2013

Written by

Gregory A. Hall
| The Courier-Journal

Kentucky's long-running casino debate is getting a different look as three business leaders have formed a group called Kentucky Wins to pursue a constitutional amendment to allow expanded gambling.

The co-chairmen - attorney Ed Glasscock, investor Jonathan Blue and attorney Terry McBrayer - aren't advocating a specific proposal, although Glasscock said he expects the group could support allowing seven casinos in the state.

Unlike most efforts, their proposal won't guarantee the horse industry operates the casinos, Glasscock said, adding, "other people have to have opportunities ...